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    New foraging cookbook for homesteaders and nature lovers

    13 July, 2020 by David Leonhardt 3 Comments 🕑 2 minutes read
    Foraging cookbook cover

    A THGM ghostwriter publishes her own book to help homesteaders, survivalists and nature lovers turn edible wild plants into gourmet dishes. Usually our ghostwriters remain […]

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    How to write a memoir – 8 tips for success

    23 May, 2020 by David Leonhardt 🕑 7 minutes read
    8 tips to write a successful memoir

    A memoir is not quite the same as an autobiography, but it can be more powerful. Here’s how to write a memoir. I was told […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    Entrepreneurs – 10 reasons to write your book

    26 April, 2020 by David Leonhardt 3 Comments 🕑 4 minutes read

    Entrepreneurs! Consultants! Experts! CEOs! Professionals! Have you written your book yet? If not, now is the time. This blog post is specifically written for anyone […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    Hagrid moonlights – short screenplay

    11 April, 2020 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 3 minutes read
    How much would Harry Potter pay to blow his nose?

    If you really like Harry Potter, you might think twice about reading this ‘original’ screenplay from my archives. I can’t really tell you how it […]

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    9 mistakes new authors make when self-publishing their books

    22 March, 2020 by David Leonhardt 6 Comments Tags: publishing, self-publishing 🕑 7 minutes read
    Self-publishing mistakes

    Writing and publishing are two different worlds. But if a writer self-publishes, one needs to know a few things about publishing. There’s nothing quite like […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    How to describe characters in a children’s book (with free crib sheet)

    1 March, 2020 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 3 minutes read
    Children character crib sheet

    Character development is complex. But in children’s books, and even books for teens, the approach is a little different. Here’s how to develop characters for […]

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    Filed Under: Writing and editing

    How to make your blog posts look amazing to attract and keep readers

    9 February, 2020 by David Leonhardt 6 Comments 🕑 1 minute read
    Keep out! Long paragraphs repel readers.

    It’s not just what you write in your blog that counts. It’s also what your blog looks like as people scan the page. NOTE: This […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    Book on PTSD published, exposing the mental health industry

    17 January, 2020 by David Leonhardt Tags: client 🕑 4 minutes read
    PTSD book cover - The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy

    Another client of THGM Writing Services publishes her book. The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy (Part 1), by Nattanya Andersen, pulls back the curtain both […]

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    Filed Under: Books and publishing

    Why your blog posts need better images than you have now – time to up your game!

    30 November, 2019 by David Leonhardt 12 Comments 🕑 4 minutes read
    great blog image ideas

    Stock photography makes your blog look uninteresting. And it fails to deliver the most important marketing results. Here’s what to do instead. NOTE: This is […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    Your writing style and your choice of words can keep blog readers reading

    16 November, 2019 by David Leonhardt 5 Comments 🕑 6 minutes read
    Grammar humor: active voice versus passive voice

    The way you write your blog posts, in plain language and easy to read, will determine whether anybody reads what you write. Here is how […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    Political speechwriters must leverage authenticity

    17 October, 2019 by David Leonhardt 2 Comments Tags: speech 🕑 3 minutes read
    Authenticity is critical for political speechwriting

    Speechwriting is a special skill. And political speeches require an extra layer of understanding.Most of all, they require authenticity. What is the most important feature […]

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    Filed Under: Speeches

    How to write a powerful blog post headline that says “Read me!” in 6 easy steps

    15 September, 2019 by David Leonhardt 4 Comments 🕑 6 minutes read
    great blog headline ideas

    Your blog post headline says only one of two things: “Read me” or “Don’t bother”. Here are six ways to make sure that your headline […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    What to write about to attract traffic, build a throng of raving fans and create a world-class blog

    1 September, 2019 by David Leonhardt 7 Comments 🕑 5 minutes read
    great blog post ideas

    There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of blog posts on every topic. The only thing that makes yours worth reading is a truly original idea. Here’s […]

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    Filed Under: Blogging and web content

    How to describe a character (with free character development sheet)

    3 August, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 3 minutes read

    It’s been said that every story has been told over and over. But characters are unique and refreshing…if you write them right. Here’s how to […]

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    Filed Under: Writing and editing

    Infographic: Should I hire a ghostwriter? How to tell if you need a ghostwriter

    14 July, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 3 minutes read
    Should I hire a ghostwriter?

    Many authors hire ghostwriters. But how do you know if you should? This handy flow chart will help answer the question: “Should I hire a […]

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    Filed Under: The writing business

    How to write a professional bio in 2024 for your website (with example)

    30 June, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 4 minutes read
    What to put in a short bio

    A short biography, or “bio”, for your website opens your door to your audience. Here’s how to write a professional bio that opens the right […]

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    Filed Under: Business writing

    How a ghostwriter can help you get your book published

    2 June, 2019 by David Leonhardt 1 Comment 🕑 5 minutes read
    How a ghostwriter can help you get your book published

    Want a publish-ready book manuscript? Here’s how a ghostwriter can get you ready to publish. Some people come to us thinking that we’ll publish their […]

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    Filed Under: The writing business

    Proofreading saves lives! How I almost became a hitman by signing a murder contract

    13 May, 2019 by David Leonhardt 2 Comments 🕑 2 minutes read
    Murder contract? Better proofread next time.

    Never publish anything without proofreading. Ideally, have several people proofread. Here is a a case study of how proofreading saved me from becoming a hitman. […]

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    Filed Under: Miscellaneous

    Something Amazing – song lyrics in need of music

    22 April, 2019 by David Leonhardt 5 Comments 🕑 2 minutes read
    Something amazing - lyrics

    This song is an amazing song. But it’s just lyrics, so far. It needs music to make it come alive. This song is intended to […]

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    Filed Under: Miscellaneous

    Proofreading saves lives! How a celebrity chef became a cannibal

    6 April, 2019 by David Leonhardt 3 Comments 🕑 1 minute read
    Magazine cover proofreading

    It’s easy to miss vital details, which is why multiple proofreaders are often needed. Here is a tragic story – a proofreading case study – […]

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    Filed Under: Miscellaneous
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